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IQVIA

CRA 2/Senior CRA

Houston, TX · On-site

$90K - $175K/yr

Join a Team That's Advancing Clinical Research Travel: Regional 65-70% We're looking for a passionate and driven Clinical Research Associate (CRA) 1-3 years of on-site monitoring experience to join ...

Green Life Science

Clinical Research Coordinator

Houston, TX · On-site

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

Clinical Research Coordinator | Houston, TX Headcount: 2 Openings We are partnered with a leading clinical research organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality Phase I-IV clinical trial ...

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Senior Research Nurse

Houston, TX · On-site

$111K - $133K/yr

The Senior Research Nurse manages complex oncology clinical trials, supports patient participation in research, and ensures regulatory compliance and operational excellence. The Senior Research Nurse ...

Alcanza

Clinical Research Assistant

Katy, TX

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong ...

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How much do senior clinical research associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior clinical research associate in Spring, TX is $83,929.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,600.00 and $113,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior clinical research associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Clinical Research Associate, you need a solid background in clinical research, regulatory compliance, and often a degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and relevant certifications such as ACRP or SOCRA are typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring studies are conducted ethically, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

What does a senior clinical research associate do?

A senior clinical research associate (CRA) monitors clinical trials and manages team members. Your duties include leading project team meetings, running experiments, making observations, tracking results, and analyzing data. You also ensure experiments meet all clinical practice and safety standards. Qualifications for this career are a bachelor of science in a biomedical field or a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), along with professional experience in a medical or research setting. You must have strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and technical writing skills.

What are some typical challenges faced by senior clinical research associates when overseeing multiple clinical trials?

Senior Clinical Research Associates (SCRAs) often manage several studies at once, which requires balancing competing deadlines, ensuring protocol compliance, and maintaining strong communication with site staff. A common challenge is ensuring consistent data quality and regulatory adherence across diverse sites, especially when trials are geographically dispersed. Effective time management, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving are crucial for success in this role. Collaboration with project managers, investigators, and regulatory teams is also essential to ensure trials progress smoothly and meet all regulatory requirements.
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Senior Research Coordinator - Clinical Research

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX • On-site

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

Full-time

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Summary

Unique opportunity to provide centralized coordinator support within the Office of Clinical Research (OCR) to multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) across the College and its affiliates.  Position supports clinical trial support on both therapeutic drug and device trials in varying disease areas with multiple departments.  This role is essential for coordination of the OCR research portfolio, liaising with PIs, regulatory staff, sponsor representatives, investigational pharmacy, and provides cross-coverage across the OCR team. Position supports clinical research trial support across BCM and its affiliates. Research Coordinator might be asked on rare occasion to work after hours/weekend (outside of Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm).

Participates in additional projects as directed by research management as a central office within the Office of Research.  Provides cross-coverage across OCR clinical research study support as needed.  Provides clinical research coordinator support for clinical trial service requests received in the OCR for study support across the College.  Assists in research coordinator skillset trainings across the College.  

Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional schedule flexibility is required, including the ability to begin as early as 6:00 a.m. or extend the workday until 8:00 p.m., with schedules adjusted as needed. Additionally, periodic after-hours and weekend work may be required.
 

Job Duties
  • Recruits, schedules and conducts the daily activities of clinical research participants, liaising with investigators and regulatory staff. Attends regular staff meetings; provides training and guidance on regulations and best practices to new coordinators.
  • Assists with research portfolios for numerous PIs and departments across the College.
  • Participates in study qualification, study feasibility activities and study close out activities for report to research manager.
  • Liaises with PI, Sponsor, Research Manager and OCR Research Finance to support all aspects of study activity.
  • Supports research manager and investigators with timely reporting of study status, enrollment status, study monitoring, and site visits.
  • Liaises with Research Manager, PI, Sponsor for timely scheduling and coordination of pre-site and site initiation visits.
  • Attends regular meetings with Research Manager, PIs, and study team for update reports and process improvement.
  • Follows departmental and institutional standard operating procedures (SOPs). Participates in quality control reviews of study activities and chart reviews.
  • Completes data collection, documentation activities and database queries.
  • Coordinates research protocol procedures and processes, working closely with Research Manager, study team, and OCR Regulatory team on monitoring visit report findings.
  • Provides cross-coverage on study activities across OCR as needed.
  • Participates in additional projects as directed by research manager, as a central office within the Office of Research.
  • Provides cross-coverage across OCR clinical research study support as needed.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
  • Five years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or higher strongly preferred (Master’s degree a plus).
  • Professional certification such as CCRC (ACRP) or CCRP (SoCRA) preferred.
  • Experience with both drug (pharmaceutical) and/or medical device clinical trials.
  • Proficiency speaking and/or writing Spanish to support diverse patient populations.
  • Experience performing blood draws (phlebotomy) in a clinical or research setting.
  • Familiarity with IATA guidelines for specimen handling and shipping.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage **patient-facing study.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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